As your guests enter your ceremony you want to set a mood and ambiance for your ceremony as a first impression, just like your wedding invitation. Â Music sets the tone of your ceremony.

Prelude music prior to your processional songs should start at least 15 minutes prior to your ceremony start time for guests who arrive on time.

Are you having live musicians play, or are you having a disc jockey? Â Make sure you have a microphone for your officiant, and if you are at an outside location, would make sure you have umbrellas or a canopy to shield the Arizona sun, Â or heaters for warmth for your guests and musicians/disc jockey.